Sheriff Randy Tucker said the program reduces labor costs and risks from transporting prisoners to and from the courtroom.

The system will allow criminals to appear before a judge using a web camera without leaving the jail, which the sheriff said will decrease time spent by the bailiffs and increase safety of all involved.

"We are proud and honored to be the first in Mississippi to implement this unique system," Tucker said. "Video arraignment will accomplish two of our goals: efficiency and saving taxpayer dollars."

The secure video conferencing, which Tucker said can be used on any PC, greatly increases the efficiency of the judicial system. Up to 250 people can join in one conference call and documents can be shown or shared, according to a news release.